Ok all I decided to do a 25 g frag tank since tank is just sitting around and not being used and I have tons to frag. Or should I just set it up as a nano??

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Tank measurements

25 gallon 24" x 12" x 20"

3/4" Bulk Heads Thread and Thread

I need ideas. I drilled tank with diamond bit for two returns and will use my overflow I had for sale since noone seems interested. I would like to use a squid to change which side returns is pumped out of. HINT NINT I NEED ONE!!! What size sump do you suggest, paint or no paint egg grate and why? Bare bottom or not? And light suggestions. I have to frag my tank got to much growing out of control so this was the factor to set this tank up. What would you suggest for return? Overflow is rated for 600 gallons. I think that is all for now. Pics to come soon I just drilled tank

I dont think I would would worry about a squid, keep it as simple as possible. A frag tank dosent have to be pretty it just has to work. I am using an old acrylic tank I had laying around, after a holiday accident with a dog and my completed but unfilled 20H. I dont like the thread/thread bulkheads as they always seem to leak on me I like the slip/thread ones, so I can glue the plumbing into the bulkhead. I would use a 10 gallon tank and build the sump to keep cost down and to get exactly what you want. You could paint the egg crate if you want to but it really has no benefit to the coral. As for bare bottom or sand its up to you, just remember that the sand buffers the PH. I am going bare bottom but there will be media bags filled with sand in the system. And Lighting go with what you can afford and it depends on what you are growing, I recently got a T5 24 inch fixture for 100 dollars, I did a few diy projects to it to make it work the way I wanted but hey I am not going for pretty I am going with what works for me. You can follow my build thread here

Thanks and I will be following yours for sure. I used threaded since I had threaded laying around. I have had no problems with them though. So no Squid just split the return. ?? I will do that less things to go wrong hehe

I use the kiss method alot with tanks when I can. kiss = Keep It Simple Stupid. I wouldnt worry about the squid they are more for displays to get the wave action going in the tank. I will be running a quiet one pump rated for 100gph so even split through 4 bulkheads im still lookin at around 700 gph flowing through the tank.

atlantis reef, im following it intently. the tank sounds good. i expect first crack at some of the frags you put in there . But once it's up and running, if you want to trde some stuff i can help ya set up the tank with corals (i have massive colonies of kenya and colt coral now that must be fragged and some nice pink/purple palys that are awesome under halides.

I will get some pics tomorrow I got it in it spot today in fish room just need to get sump and plumb it up this week I PROMISE pics tomorrow hehe

Here are the first pics nothing plumbed yet need to get return pump first and suggestions on size

Anyone have some rubble they can spare? I will return the favor soon as frags take off.

You can get rubble pretty cheap from Premium Aquatics.
Set up is looking good!

thanks not as good as yours hehe I build frag rack tonight and hope to plumb tomorrow. I just have to much just for my 15 g frag tank and had the 25 and 10 laying around so decided to set up

hey atlantis reef. what you goona grow? i like the looks of this tank so far

A little of everything I plumbed it today and water testing right now NO LEAKS I HOPE HEHEHE More pics tomorrow evening mb or the next day

well as soon as I start to ship, ill let you know what I have available and perhaps we can do some trades.

Thats cool you get funds yet?

yea, but not from you. I think tomorrow it'll get here, and i can ship as soon as I get them.

Bah that is why I wish you took paypal or google checkout I could have had funds there same day hehe PM me if nothing comes by Monday

i looked into google checkout, might start doing that soon, jsut gotta pay off some stuff first.

I should have it tomorrow, i got stuff in 2 days from other people so yours went out a day after theirs, my mails quick

She is up and running as I type just started her up. I will get some pics tomorrow

following along this should be cool!

Pics of transfer from smaller tank to new frag tank. I transfered a few frags from old setup to ne wtank the rest went back in display tank until tank cycles. I used all the sand, water and cheato from previous tank for this one. Had to add 15 gallons or so new water to make up difference. NOW CYCLE DANG IT I have tons to add to it hehe. Only one light on timer not switch others on yet

Looks good

+1, good job!

Thanks all soon as I get my new light and tank cycles WHAM time to frag tons hehe

Nice job there. I hope one day in the (not so far) future I can build something as good as that. Always like to see coral propagation in the hobby.

We all need to propagate!!! Corals are dieing and not replacing fast enough in the ocean! Thanks for the comment

Looks good man. I am still working out the stuff for your hob fuge. I think I have the plumbing all figured out as well.

Thats cool let me know!

Modified a couple maxi jets and installed today for more flow. and added ato from R/O

hey, looking good! glad to finally see!! i been waitin for this thread, guess u been slackin on nr. workin on that bulb for that mh i traded ya! good luck with it! make sure u keep me in mind, on ur personal frag trade/sale list!

Of course I will!!

Updates coming soon

wait a minute! hweres the new pics wit da lighting???

That rack is going to sag. Pun intended.

lol no sag hehe I got new light so new pics coming very soon

damn it hurry up!! j/k...i know its gonna be sweet brodda!

Still cycling right now but I have 25 frags ready to start putting in it soon as cycle stops

alright alright...ill let ya slide on that note!...hahaha j/k bro...cant wait to see everythin!!! the tyree's i got are takin off since theyve attached!!

new pics coming very soon almost cycled with new light

uhhh hmmmmm.... (foot tapping on floor) I KNOW THAT TANKS CYCLED!!! GET TO THE PICS MANN!!! put down the beer and snap a few, then ill drink one for ya!!!!

still no pic!?

i think this frag tank was an elaborate and cheap hoax to get us asking for pics!